Faucet



F. HEALY May 5, 1936.'

FAUCET Original Filed June 2,. 1934 i J INVEIJToR.

Patented May 5, 1936 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE Application June 2, 1934, Serial No. 728,705 Renewed October 16, 1935 6 Claims. (01. 225-41) My invention relates to improvements in spigots and devices for withdrawing liquids from barrels, kegs, casks, drums or other containers without equalization with the atmospheric pressure, as is usual by means of an outside vent in the container; also for aerating the contents at will and holding same under pressure, if desired. Air can be injected through the spigot receiving orifice in the container, thus forcing the contents out freely through the spigot without the necessity of another vent in the container; or the spigot can be used without the application of air pressure, in the same manner as is usually employed, thus combining these two features.

My invention consists of a spigot constructed and arranged all as hereinafter more particularly described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a barrel or other container showing my spigot situated therein in open position and Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view through the body of the spigot in its normal or closed position.

Like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different views.

The cross-sectional view of container l illustrated in Figure 1 is furnished with the usual bung-hole 2 adapted to receive the spigot which is inserted therein by driving the bung into the container. Should bung-hole 2 be equipped with a metal nipple or pump adapter, the same procedure in inserting the spigot is followed, the end of the spigot being tapered to fit any stand.- ard container.

The spigot illustrated in the drawing is designed for use principally for withdrawing beer or any other liquid held under pressure in barrels, kegs or other containers and for allowing the application of air pressure at will without withdrawing any portion of the contents; and as it opens and closes entirely within the container, no pressure from said container can be exerted within the spigot.

The device consists of a tube 3 of uniform diameter except at one end 4 which is larger and closed having mounted thereon air washer 5 and closing gasket 6 the latter situated at shoulder I of tube 33, passing through tapered, tubular, hollow shell or body 8 thus leaving a liquid passage 9 and terminating at 10 in head H. Tube 3 is closed at l2 thus leaving air passage l3 extending from end If) to I2. Tubular rubber gasket I4 is mounted on tube 3 slightly entering shell 8 at H) and head I l at l6 both the latter being countersunk for that purpose. Hollow metal tube I! is flanged at end l8 to retain rubber washer I9 driven through head II and through one side of tube 3 terminating in air passage I3 in the latter. Rubber washer I9 is slightly rounded at 20 and of suitable diameter to admit of its easy insertion into the end of an air hose or tire. pump connection insulating against air leakage when air is applied. 21 is a passage or orifice through the large portion of tube 3 emerging under air washer 5 mounted thereon and 22 is a hollow tube or spout driven through one side of shell or body 8 and terminating in liquid passage 9.

In using my device, the small end 4 is placed over the cork or bung in the container and by reason of a sharp blow of a hammer exerted on the large end or head of the spigot, the cork or bung is driven into the container, small end 4 of the spigot following through until the tapered portion is driven tightly into the place formerly occupied by such cork or bung, gasket I4 taking part of the impact and being sufficiently resilient to spring back to place thus preventing any appreciable leakage while tapping and keeping the spigot closed as a normal position. To withdraw the liquid, the forefinger is placed around spout 22, head I I being in the centre of the hand and as pressure is exerted similarly to pulling a trigger, tube 3 is pushed slightly through shell or body 8 thus forcing closing gasket 6 away from the small end of shell or body 8 thus allowing the entrance of the liquid into liquid passage 9 through which it is forced, to emerge through spout 22, gasket 14 being by the hand pressure slightly compressed thus not only completely insulating and sealing the large end of shell or body 8 against leakage but affording easy and complete control of the liquid and automatically bringing back closing gasket 6 into contact with and sealing the entrance of liquid passage 9 immediately the hand pressure is relaxed.

To aerate the contents or create pressure within the container so that the liquid may be easily forced out, an automobile tire pump or air line is connected to tube l1 and air forced into and through tube l1, through air passage I3 in tube 3 and hole or orifice 2| in same to emerge under air washer 5 which it forces up, to emerge into the container, air washer 5 at all times except when air is being forced through the spigot, effectively sealing the hole or orifice 2| so that no escape of either liquid or air from the container is possible.

From the foregoing it will be apparent that I have devised a very simple, inexpensive and easily operated device adapted for the withdrawal of liquids from barrels, and other containers and for aerating of such liquids as may be desired, and at will.

The ordinary wooden spigot is susceptible to splitting by reason of the pressure exerted by aerated liquids. My invention, a spigot designed to open and close entirely within the container obviously eliminates the possibility of splitting on account of pressure for the reason that no pressure can enter the spigot.

I claim:

1. In a spigot of the type set forth an elongated hollow body of annular cross section having a tapered portion midway of its length, a. sliding hollow tube fitted with tubular gaskets, an intake orifice between one gasket and the end of said body, a longitudinal liquid passage between said body and tube, an outlet orifice near the other end of said body, and a head secured to the outer end of said hollow tube closing the end thereof and forming means for sliding the same.

2. In a spigot of the type set forth an elongated hollow body of annular cross section having a tapered portion midway of its length, a sliding hollow tube fitted with tubular gaskets, an intake orifice between one gasket and the end of said body, a longitudinal liquid passage between said body and tube, an outlet orifice near the other end of said body, a head secured to the outer end of said hollow tube, an air intake orifice in the said head, a longitudinal air passage in said tube registering therewith, an air vent of small diameter in the inner end of said hollow tube extending to the outside of said hollow tube, and a gasket means secured to the inner end of said hollow tube covering said air vent preventing air returning or liquid flowing therethrough, the said head closing the end of said hollow tube and forming means for sliding the same.

3. In a spigot of the type set forth an elongated hollow body of annular cross section having a tapered portion midway of its length, a sliding hollow tube fitted with tubular gaskets, an intake orifice between one gasket and the end of said body, a longitudinal liquid passage between said body and tube, an outlet orifice near the other end of said body, a head secured to the outer end of said hollow tube, an air intake orifice in the said head, a longitudinal air passage in said tube registering therewith, an air vent of small diameter in the inner end of said hollow tube extending to the outside of said hollow tube, a gasket means secured to the inner end of said hollow tube covering said air vent preventing air returning or liquid flowing therethrough, the said head closing the end of said hollow tube and forming means for sliding the same, and means for pressibly attaching an air line to said air intake orifice.

4. In a spigot of the type set forth an elongated hollow body of annular cross section having a tapered portion midway of its length, a sliding hollow tube fitted with tubular gaskets, an intake orifice between one gasket and the end of said body, a longitudinal liquid passage between said body and tube, an outlet orifice near the other end of said body, a head secured to the outer end of said hollow tube, an air intake orifice in the said head, a longitudinal air passage in said tube registering therewith, an air vent of small diameter in the inner end of said hollow tube extending to the outside of said hollow tube, a gasket means secured to the inner end of said hollow tube covering said air vent preventing air returning or liquid flowing therethrough, the said head closing the end of said hollow tube and forming means for sliding the same, means for pressibly attaching an air line to said air intake orifice, and a tubular gasket means around said hollow tube between said hollow body and said head preventing air or liquid escaping therethrough.

5. In a spigot of the type set forth an elongated hollow body of annular cross section having a tapered portion midway of its length, a sliding hollow tube fitted with tubular gaskets, a gasket means secured near the inner end of said hollow tube registering with inner open end of said body controlling liquid flow at entrance of said body within the container, a longitudinal liquid passage between said body and tube, an outlet orifice near the other end of said body, a head secured to the outer end of said hollow tube, an

air intake orifice in the said head, a longitudinal air passage in said tube registering therewith, an air vent of small diameter in the inner end of said hollow tube extending to the outside of said hollow tube, a gasket means secured to the inner end of said hollow tube covering said air vent preventing air returning or liquid flowing therethrough, the said head closing the end of said hollow tube and forming means for sliding the same, means for pressibly attaching an air line to said air intake orifice, and a tubular gasket means around said hollow tube between said hollow body and said head exerting constant pressure between said hollow body and said head and preventing air or liquid escaping therethrough.

6. In a spigot of the type set forth an elongated hollow body of annular cross section having a tapered portion midway of its length, a sliding hollow tube fitted with tubular gaskets, a gasket means secured near the inner end of said hollow tube registering with the inner open end of said body controlling liquid flow at entrance of said body within the container, a longitudinal liquid passage between said body and tube, an outlet orifice near the other end of said body, a head secured to the outer end of said hollow tube, an air intake orifice in the said head, a longitudinal air passage in said tube registering therewith, an air vent of small diameter in the inner end of said hollow tube extending to the outside of said hollow tube, a gasket means secured to the inner end of said hollow tube covering said air vent preventing air returning or liquid flowing therethrough, the said head closing the end of said hollow tube and forming means for sliding the same, means for pressibly attaching an air line to said air intake orifice, a tubular gasket means around said hollow tube between said hollow body and said head exerting constant pressure between said hollow body and said head and preventing air or liquid escaping therethrough, and a tube or spout means registering with said liquid passage providing liquid outlet and also providing trigger means for easily sliding said head and said hollow tube.

F. HEALY. 

